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Get FNSB GIS Data
FNSBGIS and Taxroll data can be obtained via Dropbox download or USB Thumbdrive for in-person pickup. Due to size, some LiDAR and Imagery data requires a customer provided storage device for distribution. Please review the table below for data option requirements and fill out a data acquisition form accordingly.
Many FNSBGIS layers are available for free to load directly into your GIS software using Web Services or with suggested free GIS viewers below.
Quick Links
- Free FNSB Web Services and Viewer Options
- FNSB Data Acquisition Options Table
- Instructions for Getting Data
Fairbanks North Star Borough GIS Web Services (Free)
Add these FNSB GIS layers to your internet served GIS application. For the complete list of Map, Feature, and Image Services, add the following URLs as ArcGIS Server connections in software compatible with Esri GIS Web Services or follow the links below to find the specific layer you may require.
Refer to your software help instructions on how to load web services as layers.
FNSB GIS Data Acquisition Options Table
Standard GIS Data Package | |
See Metadata PDF for content details | |
Distribution Method | Dropbox download or USB pickup |
General Public | $150 |
Non-Profit/Journalist (1) | $75 |
Public Agency/Education (2) | No Charge |
Imagery | |
Varied Data Sets | |
Distribution Method | Dropbox download or USB pickup |
General Public | $250 |
Non-Profit/Journalist (1) | $125 |
Public Agency/Education (2) | No Charge |
2012 Pictometry Mosaic | |
Distribution Method | Dropbox download or USB pickup |
General Public | $250 |
Non-Profit/Journalist (1) | $125 |
Public Agency/Education (2) | No Charge |
2017 Pictometry Mosaic (3) | |
Distribution Method | |
General Public | $250 |
Non-Profit/Journalist (1) | $125 |
Public Agency/Education (2) | No Charge |
2020 Pictometry Mosaic (4) | |
Distribution Method | |
General Public | $250 |
Non-Profit/Journalist (1) | $125 |
Public Agency/Education (2) | No Charge |
LiDAR | |
2010 LAS Point Data | |
Distribution Method | Dropbox download or USB pickup |
General Public | $250 |
Non-Profit/Journalist (1) | $125 |
Public Agency/Education (2) | No Charge |
2017 LAS Point Data (5) | |
Distribution Method | |
General Public | $250 |
Non-Profit/Journalist (1) | $125 |
Public Agency/Education (2) | No Charge |
Table Key
- (1) For use by Non-profit agency or professional journalist
- (2) For use by Public government agency, or educational institution including teachers, students or staff
- (3) External storage device requires 300 GB (An additional 800 GB is required for the ortho mosaic tiles)
- (4) External storage device requires 400 GB (An additional 600 GB is required for the ortho mosaic tiles)
- (5) External storage device requires 4 TB
Instructions for Customer Provided Storage
Option A
Drop off a device meeting capacity requirements at the Fairbanks North Star Borough's Community Planning Department on the second floor of the building (907 Terminal Street, Fairbanks AK). The building is open during standard business hours, Monday to Friday from 8 to 5, with the exception of state or federal holidays.
Including:
- A label on the device or the device package with the name and contact information
- A completed Data Acquisition Form (PDF)
- If a payment is required for data distribution, please call the FNSB Community Planning Department at 907-459-1260 to submit the payment over the phone
Option B
Ship the device (meeting storage requirements), the completed Data Acquisition Form (PDF), the check or money order (if required), and a prepaid return shipping label to:
Fairbanks North Star Borough
Department of Community Planning
907 Terminal Street
Fairbanks, AK 99701
Copying the Data May Take up to a Week
Due to demand and the size of the data that is being copied to the storage device, it may take a week for data to be copied and ready for pick-up. You will be notified when it is ready for pick-up.
If GIS Data Fee Is Required
- Download and print the required Data Acquisition Form (PDF)
- Complete the form
- Mail or deliver form, with payment* to address on the form, or you may call 907-459-1260 to make the payment with a credit card.
If GIS Data Fee Is Not Required (Public Agency/Education)
Once the form has been submitted, a confirmation email will be sent. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please complete the Data Acquisition Form (PDF) and mail or deliver form to the address on the form.
Suggested Free GIS Data Viewers
- Quantum GIS (full-featured Open Source Desktop GIS):
- View and edit shapefiles
- Edit open source databases
- View Rasters, WMS web services
- ArcGIS Earth (Free Esri Desktop Viewer)"
- 3D centric
- Reads all standard Esri data, view ArcGIS Server Web Services
- Also has 2D viewer
- Explorer for ArcGIS (Free Esri Viewer for iOS or Android):
- View publically shared maps from ArcGIS Online, or create your own
- Requires ArcGIS Online account
- Free public accounts available